Fertility Treatment Doctors, Specialists and Consultants

Our fertility treatment team prides itself on its expertise and friendliness and provides a high quality service, with sensitivity and understanding as you proceed through your treatment.

Dr Sue Ingamells

Dr Sue Ingamells PhD MRCOG is a fully accredited sub specialist in infertility with a specific interest in IVF. She has worked in infertility since 1995. Her PhD with The University of Southampton was on the subject of ovarian function. She was also a Wellcome Trust clinical research fellow in molecular biology and endometrial function. Sue is specially trained in fertility and women's health. 

Dr Chantal Simonis

Dr Chantal Simonis MBChB MRCOG has a special interest in reproductive medicine, particularly the care of patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Chantal spent three years as an IVF Research Fellow with the team when it was based at the Chalybeate Hospital in Southampton. In addition to her IVF skills, Chantal also holds the RCOG/RCR Advanced Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound.

Consultants

Dr Sue Ingamells - Consultant in Reproductive Medicine - PhD MRCOG
A fully accredited sub specialist in infertility with a specific interest in IVF, Sue has worked in infertility since 1995. Her PhD with The University of Southampton was on the subject of ovarian function. She was also a Wellcome Trust clinical research fellow in molecular biology and endometrial function. Sue is specially trained in fertility and women's health.

Dr Chantal Simonis - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - MBChB MRCOG
With a special interest in reproductive medicine, particularly the care of patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Chantal spent three years as an IVF Research Fellow with the team when it was based at the Chalybeate Hospital in Southampton. In addition to her IVF skills, Chantal also holds the RCOG/RCR Advanced Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound.

Dr Jacqui Tuckey - consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health - MBChB MRCOG MFFP
Jacqui has focused on contraception and women’s health for over twenty years. Jacqui ran the menopause clinic at the Ella Gordon Unit in St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth, before joining Wessex Fertility in April 2008.

Embryology Team

Tony Price - BSc - Embryolgoy Manager
Amani Rhaka - MSc - Senior Embryologist
Connie Davies -BSc - Embryologist
Je'ne Manning - BSc -Embryologist
Kate Bull - PhD - BSc - Andrologist
Myra Armstrong - BSc - Senior Lab Technician
Joanne Gregory - Dip Sci - Lab Technician
Hilary Lancaster - Embryology Administrator

Nursing Team

Jan Stones SRN SCM - Nursing Manager
Sarah Powlesland RGN RM - Senior Fertility Nurse
Margaret Snelgar RGN Dip - Senior Fertility Nurse
Sarah Sweed RGN RM - Fertility Nurse
Johanna Duquenoy - Fertility Nurse
Lynn Smith - Healthcare Assistant
Angie Gheisari - Healthcare Assistant
Julia Bulpitt - Programme coordinator
Patsy Morgan - Dip counselling - Counsellor

Counsellor

Patsy Morgan RGN, Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, IVF Counsellor (BACP Member) Patsy has over 12 years as a counsellor, specialising in IVF for over five years. Patsy has worked previously as a Relate counsellor following her original career in nursing.

Business administration and support

Claire Stollery - Practice Manager
Jacky Smith - Practice Administrator
Anne Crook - Secretary
Trish Marsh - Admin and reception
Lorraine Hay - Admin and reception
Hazel Langford - Admin and reception
Jane Cuming - Finance coordinator
Sharon Whiting - Finance Assistant
Lyn Butler - Housekeeping